Nipfisher Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Well I ended up with a free day today and took full advantage of it. I decided to move my hut to deeper water so off I went at 9am. As I was driving out onto the lake I saw a deer crossing the bay. She (I think) had some difficulty on the slick ice but made up for it when she hit the snow. I was at the hut at 9:20 and sizing up the job. Used the Jack-All to lift the hut and remove some of the blocks. Drilled a hole to take out the minnow motel and pulled the hut forward about 15 feet. Then it was the hard work.....chipping out the the blocks that were frozen in andf the piled snow that was around the hut. I pulled the hut across the bay to my "spot". I was looking for 23 fow but there was a plowed road through that area so I went in a bit. Dropped my line, yes just one, and was crazy busy tending to it so I couldn't put another line down. 1st drop was a solid bite but lost it half way up. Re-baited and dropped it right back down. 11.5" walleye. Not too big but a keeper. Followed that with 7 quick perch then another little walleye that was released (9"). Finally got my second line down at 11:20am and the perch bite continued. Landed 2 pike one of them 24". Just before lunch I caught a 16.5" walleye that was released due to slot size. If you look past the chip board hut to the left of me you can see the Island where my hut was. Then it was lunch time. Mmmmmmmmmmm beans and beer. Pineapple for desert. Bite continued until 4:30 when I HAD to leave. I'm sure it would have been stellar through the evening bite. Ended the day with 8 walleye. One slot size, and 4 small ones. One was about 3" long and the hook was wedged in it's mouth. It couldn't even fit the hook in it's mouth! 2 pike and approx 20 perch. I kept 13 of the bigger perch but no real jumbos. Biggest was 9.5". Here is the sink shot. Next year I will set up here for the gtg. Edited February 3, 2012 by Nipfisher
EC1 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Good decision making! Mine are usually not as good when it comes to making a move onto fish. Hope you have a good meal out of em!
Ice Fishing Ham Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Nice report Nipfisher, looks like you had a great day.
wormdunker Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks for the report, nice pix. Lunch looks awesome.
Rod Caster Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Good call! Family is gonna eat well for the rest of the winter. I wish I wasn't working yesterday I would have gladly joined you. Maybe this weekend?
mercman Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Right On Blair !!!!You dialed then in man Nice catch
mike rousseau Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Glad to hear your hard work payed off...
spud7378 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 im moving saturday as well to deeper water the fish dont seem be shallow! great day and a great lunch!!!
asdve23rveavwa Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Nice!! I can hear those sizzling in the pan
Nipfisher Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) Was out for a few hours today. 1 pike, 11 more perch and missed a few good bites. A fat 15" walleye was caught beside my hut. Edited February 3, 2012 by Nipfisher
paul_614 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Can't wait to get this dam cast off my hand so I can get out and catch dinner. You guys keep me going in these dark days.
NAW Posted February 3, 2012 Report Posted February 3, 2012 Right on Blair. Glad your getting a more steady bite. I hope it lasts the rest of the season for you! Should I bring my snowmobile next year for the G2G?
spud7378 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 cant eat "caught beside your hut" just sayin LOL talk to ya later buddy!!!!
Nipfisher Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Posted February 4, 2012 cant eat "caught beside your hut" just sayin LOL talk to ya later buddy!!!! I have some "nice" friends.
spud7378 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 I love this pic This pic reminds me of the movie bambi!!!!!
limeyangler Posted February 4, 2012 Report Posted February 4, 2012 Beauty report Blair. The move paid off for sure. Strange lunch menu
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